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[sloshed-cinema]

Fargo (1996)

Is it possible to be too polite?  According to Fargo, absolutely yes.  The Coen Brothers stretch social norms to the absolute extreme in this frigid thriller out of North Dakota and Minnesota.  Strained relations are the norm, with the perfectly healthy and supportive relationship of Marge and Norm Gunderson emerging as the odd black sheep of the family.  All the insane Buscemian antics aside, it’s really great to see a woman who is respected as she goes about her job.  She isn’t a Captain Marvel BADASS BITCH, but she has a good head on her shoulders, can see through bullshit, and has a man ready to whip up some eggs for her at any hour.  And that makes her all the more interesting in this alcoholic’s book.  We could all stand too learn something from Marge’s stoic resilience and cordial no-nonsense attitude.

THE RULES SIP

Someone says ‘you bet’ or ‘sorry’.

A sum of money is named.

Someone’s got food on the brain.

Story cuts to a new location.

Norm is a sleepy but supportive hubby.

BIG DRINK

Paul Bunyan-related imagery.

Sports on TV.

Someone bites it.

Food or hotel product placement.

LIVER TRANSPLANT WAITLIST MODE *Only for those who want to scam-finance a car*

Sip every time someone says “YAAA”

#drinking games #fargo #joel coen #ethan coen #coen brothers #comedy #crime #drama #frances mcdormand #william h macy #ya sure youbetcha